A single white rose was placed on the tomb that said "Franciscus" – the pope's name in Latin – inside the Santa Maria ...

VATICAN CITY — Roman Catholic faithful began visiting the tomb of Pope Francis on Sunday, filing past the simple white tomb ...

Pope Francis' tomb has been revealed in new images following his funeral in the Vatican City on Saturday, April 26.

The Social Security Fairness Act hopes to bring more benefits to retirees and government employees in 2025. President Donald ...

Pope Francis' death certificate, released by the Vatican, said he died in his apartment at 7:35 a.m. from cerebral stroke, ...

Jose Ramos-Horta, the president of East Timor, where Francis visited in September 2024 as part of the longest foreign trip of ...

Pope Francis, a voice for the poor who overcame fierce resistance to reshape the Catholic Church, has died on Easter Monday, ...

The death of Pope Francis has triggered a period of mourning in the Vatican and signals the start of a millennia-old process ...

When the Easter bells ring Sunday, they will include sounds from two of the most impressive religious structures in Minnesota — the Cathedral of St. Paul and the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis.

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A butter lamb has taken center stage on my family’s Easter table for as long as I can remember. Each year at Easter, my ...

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany says it may close up to a third of its buildings, including churches and schools. In a letter sent to members, Bishop Edward Scharfenberger said the diocese is ...